Transportation (Freight)

This bill amends New Jersey's transportation funding law to specifically exclude passenger and freight rail projects from using revenue generated by increases in the petroleum products gross receipts tax (established by P.L.2016, c.57). It prevents state funds from this tax source from being allocated to any rail-related transportation projects, including passenger rail service or freight rail service. The change directly affects rail project funding by restricting the use of this specific tax revenue stream. The amendment is part of a broader update to the Special Transportation Fund rules, ensuring rail projects cannot access this particular tax revenue.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation to create safe parking zones along federal highways specifically for commercial motor vehicles and their drivers. It allocates up to $50 million from federal infrastructure funds (under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) to cover eligible costs for establishing these zones. The DOT must report annually to the Governor and Legislature on program progress, including locations created, safety impacts, and funds spent, until the money is fully used. The policy directly affects truck drivers and commercial vehicle operators by improving roadside parking safety.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) and Division of Law and Public Safety (DLPS) to establish a weigh-in-motion monitoring program. It directly affects commercial truck drivers and freight carriers operating on state roads, replacing manual roadside inspections with automated sensors that measure vehicle weight while vehicles are moving. Key provisions include mandating certified monitoring systems, creating a defense for drivers traveling between pickup points to scales (using system data), and allowing weight redistribution adjustments for minor violations. The program would change enforcement by enabling real-time weight checks without stopping vehicles, pending legislative approval.